VOICED : Gobierno Cubano ve avance en nuevo compromiso migratorio de EEUU

The Cuban government welcomed the US decision to end the 'wet foot, dry foot' policy, which allowed Cubans to gain permanent residency upon reaching US soil, even if they entered illegally. This policy, along with a program for Cuban health professionals, was seen as an obstacle to normalizing migration relations between the two countries. The 'wet foot, dry foot' policy returned intercepted Cuban migrants at sea to Cuba, while those reaching land could stay and expedite their residency process. Now, all Cubans entering the US illegally without qualifying for humanitarian relief will be deported, similar to other migrants and asylum seekers.

What was the Cuban government's response to the U.S. ending the 'wet foot, dry foot' policy?

• They were unaware of the decision.

• They applauded the decision.

• They criticized the decision.

• They were indifferent to the decision.

What were the two policies that hindered migration normalization between Cuba and the U.S.?

• 'Wet foot, dry foot' and the provisional admission program for Cuban health professionals.

• The Cuban Adjustment Act and the provisional admission program for Cuban health professionals.

• 'Wet foot, dry foot' and the Cuban Adjustment Act.

• The Cuban Adjustment Act and the U.S. embargo.

Under the 'wet foot, dry foot' policy, what happened to Cubans intercepted at sea?

• They were granted asylum in the U.S.

• They were sent to a third country.

• They were returned to Cuba.

• They were allowed to stay in the U.S.

What change occurred regarding Cubans entering the U.S. illegally after the policy shift?

• They are given temporary work permits.

• They are automatically granted residency.

• They are allowed to apply for citizenship immediately.

• They are deported unless they qualify for humanitarian relief.

What benefit did Cubans reaching U.S. land have under the 'wet foot, dry foot' policy?

• They could apply for U.S. citizenship immediately.

• They were sent back to Cuba.

• They were given expedited residency processes.

• They were provided with financial aid.